Friedrich Merz
Who is Friedrich Merz, the man set to be the next German chancellor?
Friedrich Merz becomes Germany's chancellor, prioritizing unity and security.
Germany is back, says Merz, after sealing government deal
Germany's conservatives and Social Democrats form a government, addressing key issues like economy and migration.
Germany’s Merz wants European nuclear weapons to boost US shield
Friedrich Merz advocates for nuclear talks with France and Britain, emphasizing enhanced deterrence while maintaining U.S. nuclear protection for Europe.
Germany’s next government wants to do ‘whatever it takes’ to boost defence
Germany's coalition aims to relax debt rules for defense spending and establish a €500bn infrastructure fund over ten years.
German election: Merz’s CDU wins election, AfD second
CDU/CSU wins Germany's election; SPD drops to third, AfD achieves record vote.
Merkel Criticises Leader of Her CDU Party for Cooperating With German Far-Right
Merkel criticized CDU leader Merz for seeking far-right support, urging mainstream parties to unite.
Friedrich Merz:CDU leader sets sights on becoming German chancellor
Squeezed out of top-level politics by his arch party rival Angela Merkel more than two decades ago, Friedrich Merz is on course…
Germany’s CDU party elects Friedrich Merz, 66, new leader
Germany's centre-right Christian Democrats elected Friedrich Merz their leader to follow Armin Laschet, who lost September's national election to Chancellor Olaf Scholz's…
Failed candidate Friedrich Merz calls for decision in battle over Merkel’s successor
Berlin (dpa) - Friedrich Merz, who failed to secure the candidacy for the German chancellery, on Saturday called for a quick decision…